2017 Honda HR-V Changes, Launch Date and Competitors

The Honda is a Japanese automobiles manufacturer, selling and manufacturing its cars all over the globe. The automobiles company was incorporated in the year 1948 and since then it has gained huge business. Expansion has been a global strategy adopted by Honda, and the same has been done by building automobiles of all class, range, and type suiting customer needs and demands. It does not fail in delivering its customers quality product and effluent servicing. This time, it is coming up with 2017 Honda HR-V. The HR-V is old and renowned vehicle of Honda from the 3 door cross-over segment. The first model of HR-V was launched in the year 1998 and since then a number of changes have been brought forward. Honda will bring in a handsome number of changes in its 2017 Honda HR-Which will help Honda to keep up its position in the crossover segment.

2017 Honda HR-V – Design and Changes:

All new 2017 Honda HR-V will see a number of changes in designing, both internal as well as external, engine, space, comfort as well as safety features. Though one thing that will remain same; is the stability and reliability offered by Honda in all its vehicles. A new engine, broader leg rooms, larger boot, comfortable seats, more features and a more in power and mileage is all we are going to see in new HR-V.

The external part of 2017 Honda HR-V will have changes ranging from styling to design. Honda is concentrating on making this car look much more muscular. Belonging from the cross-over segment, what attracts the customers of this segment is the bossy look which all its competitors are having. Realizing importance of staying ahead in the race, Honda is redesigning much of its components of its HR-V giving it a look all different from its competitors.

First basic change expected from HR-V; are its headlights that are going to have sharper edges and a broader base. The front grille is also expecting to have a redesigning, added with much more chrome and a leaving a smiling yet bossy look. Rear parts will have some different set of tail lamps and there will be also changes in areas of registration plate. One can also see a new set of bumpers for both front and back ends of this popular cross-over.

Internal Changes:

Interiors are one key point that can add luxury to any given car. It is interior that a person has to see all the time while driving his/her own car and not exteriors. So quality interiors are always a plus. Honda nevertheless has superior quality interiors for almost all its vehicles. What’s new for 2017 Honda HR-V is a new set of a multimedia device, a new navigation system with better GPS and new seats.

Designs for the front console are also not going to remain same. A new speedometer with more trendy and attractive look is what we get to see. Along with that new dashboard to give a refreshed look. With the increase in cabin space and leg room, interiors of HR-V will certainly be more roomy and comfortable.

2017 Honda HR-V – Engine, Specifications, Top Speed and Fuel Economy:

Honda’s engine is something that is undoubtedly trustworthy and something which is capable of delivering power and performance along with fuel economy. The 2017 Honda HR-V will continue to have its 1.8 liters engine which can deliver 141 Hp of power. Along with that, a new engine of 2.0 liters is expected to be launched in HR-V with 160 Hp of power.

Top speed is currently noted at around 117 mph. HR-V delivers a fuel economy of around 27 mpg in city traffics and 32 mpg on highways which is pretty good for a vehicle of its class.

2017 Honda HR-V – Price, Launch Date and Competitors:

Though final prices have not yet been revealed about 2017 Honda HR-V, but then it will have 3 variants with prices varying from $ 20,000 to $ 25,000 approximately. Three models of Honda HR-V are LX, EX, and EX-L Navi. Their prime ranges of competitors are: